Is the Dodge Magnum discontinued?

Dodge Magnum Discontinuation
Yes, the Dodge Magnum has been discontinued. Chrysler announced on November 1, 2007, as part of its restructuring plans, that the Dodge Magnum would be one of four models discontinued after the 2008 model year. The decision was made because the Magnum, along with the PT Cruiser convertible, the Crossfire, and the Pacifica, were not earning their keep. Production of the Dodge Magnum ended on March 28, 2008, and it was ultimately replaced by the Dodge Journey.
The discontinuation was also attributed to low sales figures, with only 6,912 units sold in 2008, down from 30,256 in 2007 and 40,095 in 2006. The Dodge Magnum SRT-8, a high-performance model, was only available for three model years and was ultimately replaced with the introduction of the two-door Dodge Challenger.
Despite being discontinued, pre-owned Dodge Magnums, including the SRT models, can still be found at Dodge dealerships, albeit in limited numbers. The Dodge Magnum range was discontinued at the end of March 2008 due to low sales figures, marking the end of its four-year production run.
The decision to discontinue the Dodge Magnum was influenced by the shifting market and the rise of SUVs and CUVs, which impacted the sales of American sedans and wagons. The Magnum’s discontinuation serves as a reminder that timing is everything in the car market, and it is considered a future classic by enthusiasts.
In summary, the Dodge Magnum was discontinued after the 2008 model year due to low sales figures and as part of Chrysler’s restructuring plans, and it has since become a sought-after model among enthusiasts.

What was the last Dodge Magnum made?

2008
The final year of the Dodge Magnum, the 2008 version of the sport wagon featured a refreshed interior and exterior appearance.

What car is similar to Dodge Magnum?

Popular competitors:

• Pontiac Grand Prix.
• Dodge Dart.
• Dodge Magnum.
• Pontiac GTO.
• Dodge Charger.
• Chrysler PT Cruiser.
• Mercury Marauder.
• Chrysler 300C.

What is the newest year Dodge Magnum?

Using the same moniker as the late ’70s model, the Dodge Magnum station wagon was built between 2004 and 2008 at the Brampton factory in Canada. It used the same platform as the era’s Charger, being essentially a long-roof version of it, and it also shared its nuts and bolts with the Chrysler 300.

Is the Dodge Magnum the same as the Chrysler 300?

Underneath they are the same car; the Chrysler 300, the Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Magnum are all based on the same LX platform. The bodies of the vehicles are different, however of the four, the 300 and Charger are the most similar. To a casual observer, they could be easily confused.

Did Dodge make a 5.7 Magnum?

Dodge Magnum 2nd Generation 5.7 V8 HEMI 345ps, (2005 – 2008)

What does Magnum mean in Dodge?

The Magnum designation means updated cylinder heads, intake manifolds and fuel injection (so it could meet. 1994/1996 emissions/OBDII standards). The Magnum name was also used on the 239cid V6 that was basically a 318 with two cylinders missing.

Why did Dodge Magnum get discontinued?

Cancellation. On November 1, 2007, Chrysler announced that, as part of its restructuring plans, the Dodge Magnum would be one of four models discontinued after the 2008 model year. In Chrysler’s words: “The Magnum, along with the PT Cruiser convertible, the Crossfire, and the Pacifica were not earning their keep”.

Why did the Dodge Magnum fail?

Despite receiving low reliability ratings, the Magnum still impressed many drivers with how easy it was to maintain. The model, however, still has its issues. Some of these include malfunctioning airbags, ignition problems, and stuck gear shifters.

Which Dodge was banned?

the Dodge Demon
Yep, because of that outrageous quarter-mile time, the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) has banned the Dodge Demon for being too damn fast.

Is Dodge Magnum a sleeper?

It was the ultimate American sleeper since few expected a station-wagon to run the quarter-mile in the 13 seconds mark. Three years later, during the world financial crisis, Dodge upgraded the Magnum with a few exterior and interior details and a few extra ponies under the hood.